August 30, 2022
NBC Sports Athlete Direct and Reading Partners launch college student-athlete NIL campaign to promote early literacy
NBC Sports Athlete Direct and Reading Partners are collaborating to launch campaign to promote children’s literacy.
Growing a Passion for Learning
July 20, 2022
Creatd Releases Vocal's First Ever Original Podcast, 'Write Here, Write Now' along with Inaugural Brand Sponsor
Creatd is proud to initially partner with Reading Partners to promote literacy in schools across the nation.
June 3, 2022
Reading Partners shares pride month book list celebrating life, love and family
Nonprofit Reading Partners shares Pride Month book list that features lgbtqia children’s books and authors.
March 16, 2022
In the Season of Brackets and Buzzer-Beaters, Reading Partners Creates a Tournament Twist that Celebrates Inclusive Children’s Books
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February 24, 2022
National Nonprofit, Reading Partners, Receives Unsolicited $20 Million from MacKenzie Scott
This unprecedented gift is a huge win for early literacy in this country, which remains a widespread and critical challenge we have a responsibility to address as a society.
December 14, 2021
Reading Partners to receive $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education
The grant from the U.S. Department of Education will allow us to expand our online tutoring program Reading Partners Connects.
November 29, 2021
Reading Partners featured in Nicholas Kristof's 2021 Holiday Impact Prize
Reading Partners has been featured in the Holiday Impact Prize created by former New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof.
November 8, 2021
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr. to leverage deep education experience to serve as first-ever chief impact officer for Reading Partners
We are thrilled to welcome experienced education leader, Phillip M. Robinson, Jr., as Reading Partners’ first-ever chief impact officer.
June 25, 2021
Kelli Doss, a proven talent executive, joins Reading Partners as chief talent & equity officer
Kelli Doss, a talent specialist and professional coach, spent her career focused on serving youth, communities, and education systems.
April 12, 2021
Rosa J. Gutierrez, talented corporate and nonprofit leader, joins Reading Partners as Chief Financial & Operating Officer
Rosa J. Gutierrez is Reading Partners’ new Chief Financial & Operating Officer. She will lead on business functions and financial and capital resources.
February 16, 2021
Jeffrey Blount, author and Emmy award winner, joins national board of Reading Partners
Award-winning television director and author Jeffrey Blount will bring his experience and an equity focus to Reading Partners as a national board member.
February 1, 2021
Black History Month is every month book list
Our Black History Month book list is a full year of books honoring Black history by authors who share the identity of the main characters in their books.
December 9, 2020
Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan and Marti Tesfaye chosen as 2021-22 The Equity Lab Nexus Fellows
The Equity Lab announced the 28 leaders who will make up the 2021-22 cohort of the selective Nexus Fellowship, including two of our own staff members.
November 12, 2020
Virtual Media Event: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Reading Partners is hosting a national conversation about race and educational equity with author and Emmy award winner, Jeffrey Blount.
April 2, 2020
Nonprofit Launches Critical Student Support Including Literacy Tips and Activities Via Text
Social distancing, text messaging, and proven programming meet to bridge the digital divide and bring literacy support to students as schools are closed.
February 24, 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Early Literacy Nonprofit Endorses Top Books to Read with Children During the Presidential Election
#ReadingMatters2020 booklist aims to empower parents to prioritize reading amidst US literacy crisis
Oakland, California, Feb. 24, 2020 (GLOBE…
January 17, 2020
Award winners take role of transformational CFO to combat market disruptions, drive strategic value
SAN RAMON, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2020) – Armanino LLP, one of the 25 largest accounting and business consulting firms in the U.S., today announced the…
January 17, 2019
Independent study indicates national nonprofit literacy program benefits kids beyond academics
Reading Partners is proud to share the results of a two-year study conducted across California by Child Trends.
October 30, 2018
Five-Year Study Shows That Reading Partners Helps Students In Under-Resourced Schools Make Significant Reading Gains
Augenblick, Palaich, and Associates (APA) finds that Reading Partners drives significant student impact on critical literacy skills
Oakland, CA,…
March 15, 2018
Pearson's Kevin Capitani Joins National Board of Reading Partners
Kevin Capitani, President of Pearson North America, has joined the national board of Reading Partners, a proven nonprofit literacy organization in 14 regions across the country.
October 25, 2017
Reading Partners Announces a New Chief Financial Officer and Strong Student Results
Nolene Fabre, a talented and highly compassionate financial leader joins Reading Partners as Chief Financial Officer of the national nonprofit literacy organization.
August 8, 2017
Ballmer Group issues $1 million grant to Reading Partners to support proven early literacy program
The Ballmer Group invests $1 million to support Reading Partners’ proven literacy interventions which help low-income students become strong readers and confident learners.
May 31, 2017
President Trump's budget proposes elimination of critical national service programs including AmeriCorps and Senior Corps
The White House budget proposal to eliminate national service funding would critically impair Reading Partners and other essential nonprofits.
March 9, 2017
Proven early literacy program, one of many nonprofits that could face limitations if national service funding is cut
Reading Partners relies on national service funding for AmeriCorps positions including site coordinators, literacy leads, and volunteer coordinators.
February 1, 2017
Reading Partners names education industry veteran Karine Apollon as Chief Executive Officer
Reading Partners is thrilled to announce the appointment of Karine Apollon, formerly of Scholastic, as the organization’s new CEO effective February 1, 2017.
October 17, 2016
Reading Partners announces strong student reading progress and plans for 2016-17 school year
More than four out of five students met or achieved their literacy goals with Reading Partners in 2015-16. The volunteer-led tutoring program is also being showcased at the White House My Brother’s Keeper What Works Showcase to demonstrate the effectiveness of the model.
June 1, 2016
Reading Partners announces leadership transition and initiates national CEO search
Reading Partners has announced its first major leadership transition since the organization’s inception over a decade ago.
March 2, 2016
Mayor Schaaf and Reading Partners join together on Read Across America Day to announce LIFT10 initiative to strengthen local literacy in support of the Oakland Promise
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and Michelle Torgerson of Reading Partners Bay Area, launch an exciting local literacy initiative – LIFT10.
December 10, 2015
Reading Partners expands to Charlotte, names Sharon Harrington to head operations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2015
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Sharon Harrington, (704)-618-4398, sharon.harrington@readingpartners.org
Reading…
November 9, 2015
Reading Partners announces appointment of four new national board members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Christy Dobbs, (510) 214-3920, christy.dobbs@readingpartners.org
Reading Partners announces appointment of four…
October 26, 2015
Reading Partners names Dr. Robert Simmons vice president of state operations, Michigan and senior advisor on innovation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Christy Dobbs, 510-830-3080, christy.dobbs@readingpartners.org
Reading Partners names Dr. Robert Simmons vice…
August 17, 2015
Reading Partners Colorado names new executive director
Margie Thirlby has been named executive director of Reading Partners Colorado.
July 31, 2015
Reading Partners names new board officers
Reading Partners, a national nonprofit organization that empowers students to succeed in reading and in life by engaging community volunteers to…
March 4, 2015
Study finds volunteers can boost reading proficiency and resources in schools
Gold standard research finds Reading Partners’ evidence-based curriculum and volunteer tutoring program improves reading proficiency and multiplies…
June 3, 2014
New Study Shows Reading Partners Tutoring Program Boosts Reading Proficiency of 2nd- to 5th-Graders
(New York, June 3, 2014) — MDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research firm, released encouraging findings today from a…
July 11, 2013
Reading Partners Expanding to Tulsa to Serve Students in Oklahoma's Highest-Need Schools
National Literacy Nonprofit Joins Local Effort to Expand
Educational Opportunity in Oklahoma
Oakland, CA—July 11, 2013—National education…
June 12, 2013
Reading Partners Receives $75,000 Grant To Expand Successful Literacy Program in Colorado
June 12, 2013—Denver, CO—National education nonprofit Reading Partners announced today that it received a $75,000 grant from the Daniels Fund to…
May 14, 2013
Silicon Valley Leaders to Compete for Title of Literacy Champion
Reading Partners Inaugural Silicon Valley Celebrity Spelling Bee Pits Business, Philanthropic, and Political Leaders in Spelling…
April 24, 2013
Baltimore and San Francisco Mayors Tutor Students as Part of Super Bowl Bet
The Baltimore Ravens win at Super Bowl XLVII earned Baltimore City Public School students class time with the mayors
Oakland, CA—April…
December 30, 2012
Barry Bonds Foundation Supports Reading Partners
Barry Bonds Family Foundation and Reading Partners Announce Collaboration to Improve Childhood Literacy in Oakland
Home Run King’s Foundation…
December 10, 2012
Mayor Rawlings-Blake Celebrates Launch of Third Grade Reads Baltimore
Mayor Rawlings-Blake Celebrates Launch of Volunteer-Powered Literacy Initiative in Coordination With School District and Reading…
December 4, 2012
Greenloons Spearheads National Book Drive
Greenloons Spearheads National Book Drive to Benefit Reading Partners, an AmeriCorps Literacy Program
Vienna, VA, December 4, 2012 -…
December 3, 2012
Reading Partners Launches New Reading Center
Reading Partners Launches New Reading Center at San Jose Unified School District’s Lowell Elementary School
The national childhood literacy program…
November 15, 2012
Innovative Matching Grant Program Funds Highly-Effective Literacy Tutoring Program
$75,000 from The Rose Hills Foundation and Focusing Philanthropy Will Support Reading Partners Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA–National education…
October 4, 2012
Reading Partners Featured as High-Quality Nonprofit on Focusing Philanthropy
Oakland, CA October 4, 2012 — Today Focusing Philanthropy announced that they will feature Reading Partners as a “best-in-class” education…
October 2, 2012
Celebrity Spelling Bee to Benefit Reading Partners and DISD
Presented By Chase
Mayor Mike Rawlings will Compete with Local Celebrities
DALLAS (October 2, 2012) – Reading Partners, a national…
September 25, 2012
Wells Fargo Awards $160,000 to Support Reading Partners in Robla School District
New grant expands collaboration and impact of Reading Partners and the Sacramento READS! Campaign
Sacramento, CA – Wells Fargo, Reading Partners,…
September 14, 2012
Charleston Wins Competitive Third Grade Reads Grant
Charleston Wins Competitive Third Grade Reads Grant From Cities of Service and Service Nation
Mayor Riley to lead volunteer-powered literacy…
August 13, 2012
Sobrato Family Foundation Awards $282,000 to Support Reading Partners Expansion
New grant will fund K-5 reading programs throughout Silicon Valley
Milpitas, CA — Reading Partners and the Sobrato Family Foundation today announced…
June 25, 2012
Weingart Foundation Donates $260,000 To Support Reading Partners Los Angeles
Grant helps launch Reading Partners Los Angeles Growth Initiative
Los Angeles, CA June 25, 2012 — Reading Partners and the Weingart Foundation…
